B1 noun, verb Neutral

平衡

/pʰiŋ˧˥ xəŋ˧˥/

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. As a verb, it means to keep something in a steady position.

Examples

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1

保持饮食平衡对健康很重要。

Maintaining a balanced diet is important for health.

2

生态平衡遭到了破坏。

The ecological balance has been destroyed.

3

政府努力平衡预算。

The government is trying to balance the budget.

Word Family

Noun
平衡
Verb
平衡
Adjective
平衡的
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Memory Tip

Ping (flat/level) + Heng (beam/weight) = A level beam like a scale.

Quick Quiz

现代人很难在繁忙的工作中保持生活____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 平衡

Examples

1

保持饮食平衡对健康很重要。

everyday

Maintaining a balanced diet is important for health.

2

生态平衡遭到了破坏。

academic

The ecological balance has been destroyed.

3

政府努力平衡预算。

business

The government is trying to balance the budget.

4

他在绳索上失去了平衡。

everyday

He lost his balance on the rope.

5

我们要平衡各方的利益。

formal

We must balance the interests of all parties.

Word Family

Noun
平衡
Verb
平衡
Adjective
平衡的

Common Collocations

饮食平衡 balanced diet
工作与生活的平衡 work-life balance
心理平衡 psychological balance
失去平衡 lose balance
达到平衡 reach a balance

Common Phrases

收支平衡

break even / balanced budget

平衡点

balance point

生态平衡

ecological balance

Often Confused With

平衡 vs 平均

平均 (average) is a mathematical mean; 平衡 (balance) is a state of stability between forces.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for IELTS topics on health, environment, and lifestyle.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes learners confuse '平衡' with '平等' (equality).

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Memory Tip

Ping (flat/level) + Heng (beam/weight) = A level beam like a scale.

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Word Origin

Ping (level) + Heng (the crossbar of a balance).

Grammar Patterns

在……之间平衡 保持……平衡
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Cultural Context

Reflects the traditional Chinese philosophy of 'The Middle Way' (中庸).

Quick Quiz

现代人很难在繁忙的工作中保持生活____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 平衡

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